The Galapagos Elite is the epitome of small ship luxury catmaran cruising in the Galapagos with 8 cabins for 16 pampered guests. Explore the best of the Galapagos Islands in style.
Each voyage offers luxurious ocean-view suites and all-inclusive pricing, with accolades from World Travel Awards, the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, and Frommer’s.
Elite
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
Technical Information
- Capacity: 16
- Contruction Year: 2019
- Width: 13.5 mt / 44.29 ft
- Max speed: 12 Knots
- Crew: 10 crew members, Cruise Service Officer , Guide
- Electricity: 110/220 V
- Hot tub:
- Kayak:
- Snorkelling equipment:
- Complimentary water bottle:
- Dining room:
- TV in social areas:
- DVD in social areas:
- Mini library:
- Satellite phone:
- Entertainment Options:
- Life jackets:
- Locker:
- Solarium:
- Wetsuit:
- Al fresco dining:
- Deck chairs:
- Dinghies/ zodiac:
- Lounge:
- First aid kit:
ITINERARIES
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'A'
- 8 days Cruise Itinerary 'B'
- 4 days Cruise Itinerary 'C'
- 5 days Cruise Itinerary 'D'
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - El Junco LagoonAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMEl Junco LagoonSan Cristobal Island: El Junco LagoonA small crater within a large caldera of a volcano, is the only permanent freshwater lake in the Galapagos.
Day 2 - North Seymour Island - Dragon HillAMNorth Seymour Island
North Seymour IslandExplore the rocky coast, passing colonies of blue-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebirds.
PMDragon HillSanta Cruz Island: Dragon HillA hypersalinic lagoon frequented by flamingos, stilts, pintail ducks and other species of birds.
Day 3 - Las Tintoreras - Sierra Negra - Tortoise Breeding Center - WetlandsAMLas Tintoreras
Isabela Island: Las TintorerasA short distance from Puerto Villamil is the small island known as Las Tintoreras.
Sierra NegraIsabela Island: Sierra Negra VolcanoOn the way up you can see lush vegetation and the summit offers a spectacular view of the lowlands.
PMTortoise Breeding CenterIsabela Island: Tortoise Breeding StationCreated to protect animals in their first years of life from the threats of foreign species.
WetlandsIsabela Island: WetlandsThey consist of lagoons, swamps, and mangroves and are home to a variety of unique bird species.
Day 4 - Moreno Point - Urbina BayAMMoreno Point
Isabela Island: Moreno PointBeautiful rocky shores where penguins and shore birds, including blue herons, are usually spotted.
PMUrbina BayIsabela Island: Urbina BayIts waters are a good place to see turtles and rays. Ashore you´ll find a short trail leading to a coral reef.
Day 5 - Espinosa Point - Vicente Roca PointAMEspinosa Point
Fernandina Island: Espinosa PointA narrow stretch of land where hundreds of marine iguanas gather largely on black lava rocks.
PMVicente Roca PointIsabela Island: Vicente Roca PointThe remnants of an ancient volcano form two turquoise coves with a bay protected from ocean swells.
Day 6 - Rabida Island - Bartholomew IslandAMRabida Island
Rábida IslandA bird-watcher´s delight. Species includes Flycatchers, Galapagos Hawks and Brown Pelicans.
PMBartholomew IslandBartholomew IslandBartholomew is home of the Pinnacle Rock, the most famous view in the Galapagos, and a beautiful white-sanded beach.
Day 7 - Cerro Brujo - Leon Dormido - San CristobalAMCerro Brujo
San Cristobal Island: Cerro BrujoA beautiful white-sand beach full of pelicans, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and marine iguanas.
Leon DormidoSan Cristobal Island: Leon DormidoThis island comprises two rocks which jut out of the ocean and is home to a large colony of sea birds.
PMSan CristobalGiant Tortoises' Reserve
Day 8 - Interpretation Center - San Cristobal DepartureAMInterpretation Center
San Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - San CristobalAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMSan CristobalDavid Rodiguez Breeding Center.
Day 2 - Suarez Point - Gardner Bay - Osborn IsletAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner BayEspañola Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn IsletEspañola Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
Day 3 - Cormoran Point - Champion Islet - Post Office Bay - Baroness ObservatoryAMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Champion IsletFloreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent.
PMPost Office BayFloreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Baroness ObservatoryFloreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Day 4 - Mosquera Islet - Charles Darwin StationAMMosquera Islet
Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
PMCharles Darwin StationSanta Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 5 - Prince Phillip Steps - Darwin IslandAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin IslandDarwin IslandDiving at Darwin is overwhelming as the water it is thick with ham
Day 6 - Espumilla Beach - Buccaneer Cove - Puerto EgasAMEspumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
PMBuccaneer CoveSantiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
Puerto EgasSantiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
Day 7 - Bachas Beach - Los Gemelos - HighlandsAMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
PMLos GemelosSanta Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
HighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 8 - Isla Lobos - San Cristobal DepartureAMIsla Lobos
San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - San Cristobal Arrival - Interpretation CenterAMSan Cristobal ArrivalSan Cristobal IslandArrival in airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMInterpretation CenterSan Cristobal Island: Interpretation CenterA series of interactive exhibits providing information about the history and biodiversity of the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Suarez Point - Gardner Bay - Osborn IsletAMSuarez Point
Española Island: Suárez PointSuarez Point is one of the most outstanding wildlife areas of the archipelago.
PMGardner BayEspañola Island: Gardner BayGardner Bay has a magnificent beach with turquoise waters. The bay is home of a large colony of sea lions.
Osborn IsletEspañola Island: Osborn IsletThis small island is a marine visit where you can enjoy fantastic snorkeling and swimming.
Day 3 - Cormoran Point - Champion Islet - Post Office Bay - Baroness ObservatoryAMCormoran Point
Floreana Island: Cormorant PointCormorant Point offers a trail overlooking a saltwater lagoon that is a favourite of flamingos.
Champion IsletFloreana Island: Champion IsletA small island located very near Floreana, snorkeling and diving around Champion can be excellent.
PMPost Office BayFloreana Island: Post Office BayA white-sand beach where in the past sailors used to leave and receive their letters in a barrel.
Baroness ObservatoryFloreana Island: Barones´s ObservatoryThis site shows a breath-taking view of La Loberia and the inland features of Floreana Island.
Day 4 - Mosquera Islet - Baltra DepartureAMMosquera Islet
Mosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Baltra DepartureBaltra. Transfer to the Airport.
Itinerary Details
Day 1 - Baltra Arrival - Mosquera Islet - Charles Darwin StationAMBaltra ArrivalBaltra IslandArrival in Baltra airport and transfer to the boat. Briefing onboard about the boat and the island.
PMMosquera IsletMosquera IslandThe island consists is a long narrow stretch of white sand, rocks, and tide pools.
Charles Darwin StationSanta Cruz Island: Charles Darwin StationAn organisation that provides scientific assistance to ensure the proper preservation of the Galapagos.
Day 2 - Prince Phillip Steps - Darwin BayAMPrince Phillip Steps
Genovesa Island: Prince Phillip´s StepsAn extraordinary, steep path leads through a seabird colony full of life, up to cliffs that are 25m high.
PMDarwin BayGenovesa Island: Darwin BayA coral beach where a 750 mt. trail takes you through more seabird colonies.
Day 3 - Espumilla Beach - Buccaneer Cove - Puerto EgasAMEspumilla Beach
Santiago Island: Espumilla BeachEspumilla Beach is a popular place for marine iguanas and Sally Lightfoot Crabs.
Buccaneer CoveSantiago Island: Buccaneer CoveBuccaneer Cove is a testament to the fact that Santiago was once a refuge for British buccaneers.
PMPuerto EgasSantiago Island: Puerto EgasPuerto Egas, with its black sand beaches, was the site of small salt mining industry in the 1960s.
Day 4 - Bachas Beach - Los Gemelos - HighlandsAMBachas Beach
Santa Cruz Island: Bachas BeachA swimming beach and one of the few remnants of the U.S. World War II presence in the Galápagos.
PMLos GemelosSanta Cruz Island: Los GemelosSpanish for The Twins, they are two volcanic depressions on the highest part of Santa Cruz.
HighlandsSanta Cruz Island: HighlandsThe highlands are located in the northern part of the island and can reach elevations up to 1500 mt.
Day 5 - Isla Lobos - San Cristobal DepartureAMIsla Lobos
San Cristobal Island: Isla LobosThis small island is named after the sea lions that rest and play on its rocky shores.
San Cristobal DepartureSan Cristobal Island. Transfer to the Airport.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Airport reception and assistance
- Double or single accommodation
- Guided expeditions according to the itinerary
- Top bilingual National Park guide (English / Spanish)
- Cruise Service Officer
- Activity daily briefing
- All meals and snacks
- Soft drinks and juices
- Captain’s welcome and farewell cocktail
- Supplied expedition gear
NOT INCLUDED
- Galapagos National Park Entrance fee ($100 – subject to change)
- Transit Control Card ($20 – subject to change)
- Alcoholic and bottled beverages
- Gratuities for guide and crew
- Travel and health insurance
- Micro SD Card
